Forklift Training Specialist (Contract to Perm) - Glendale, AZ

Forklift Training Specialist

(contract to perm)

Glendale, AZ

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

We are seeking a Forklift Certification Specialist to lead and facilitate forklift safety training programs and validate operator skills on Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment at our Validation/Career Center locations. In addition to PIT certification, the Specialist will support the upskilling and validation of a variety of skills within the logistics and manufacturing industries we serve. This role involves delivering both classroom and hands-on training for new and experienced PIT operators, assessing operator performance, and ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI to track, analyze, and report training data.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure PIT candidates have completed all required assessments per Employbridge standards prior to training and validation.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on forklift safety training for new hires and experienced operators.
• Evaluate candidates through written assessments and practical demonstrations of forklift operation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date training records, skill evaluations, and site-specific certifications.
• Comply with Employbridge PIT Onboarding Program, OSHA, and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to track, analyze, and report training data; identify trends and recommend areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to address and resolve forklift-related safety concerns.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for PIT operations and upskilling during client visits and presentations to help secure new business and support client retention and expansion.
• Participate in site safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a team-oriented, safety-first culture in the validation center.
• Represent Employbridge virtually and in person, exemplifying our core values, service model, and commitment to safety and development.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in occupational safety or PIT instruction is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating and/or training others on forklift equipment.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of forklift operation, OSHA standards, and safety best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in a clear, engaging, and effective manner.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and adaptability.
• Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Competencies (Skills & Knowledge You'll Bring)

• Works well with others to achieve shared goals.
• Clearly articulates information in both written and verbal formats.
• Delivers outcomes efficiently, meeting time, quality, and cost expectations.
• Embraces change and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Leverages technology platforms to support data-driven decision-making.

Your Work Environment (Physical Demands)

Remote/Hybrid: Typically work is performed either in an office environment or a suitable workspace to conduct business free of distractions and background noise. This position requires compliance for all occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations. Below are a few standards specific for this position:

• Sit or stand for long periods of time and walk short distances
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate in writing
• Adjust to vision for both close and distance views
• Stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds